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Apatula

569,273 km²

Apatula is a vast, sparsely populated area of the Central Desert in the Northern Territory. It is a place where First Nations culture remains very strong, with a large number of people speaking traditional languages. However, the community faces significant challenges with low incomes and high unemployment. The region is largely non-residential and mostly car-dependent due to its remote nature.

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About 80.7% of First Nations people here speak a traditional language, which is far above the national figure. This cultural strength exists alongside tough economic conditions, with typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates far below those in the rest of the country.

8,238 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs NT 26 yrs Aus 24 yrs

11.9% Year 12 Here 11.9% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

23.7% Unemployment Here 23.7% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$278 Median income Here $278 NT $323 Aus $540

$955 Household income Here $955 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.8, far below the Northern Territory average. No homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport, and only 25.4% of dwellings have access to the usual amenities within a 15-minute walk.

2.8 Walk score

3.2 Types ≤15 min